Make Unpleasant Utterances Against President Tinubu’s Government And Face The Consequences — Defence Minister Warns Nigerians

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Bello Matawalle, has said making ‘unwarranted’ and ‘unguarded statements’ against President Bola Tinubu’s government over insecurity and rising food prices will have consequences.

Mr Matawalle, in a statement by the ministry of defence spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike, on Friday, “cautioned Nigerians against using inflammatory comments against the government.”

He said, “Unguarded utterances coming from some sections of the populace are incisive and destructive and can exacerbate tensions and lead to violence in our beloved nation.” Mr Matawalle said Mr Tinubu “is trying his best in tackling the economic challenges being experienced by Nigerians. The President and his team are tirelessly working to alleviate the burdens on the Nigerian populace, advising the agents of disunity to refrain from further unwarranted utterances, as such will have consequences.”